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Fri, Apr 10: Nature Festival at CSTL - The Center for Science Teaching and
Learning
Fri, Apr 10: Axolotl Adventures at The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor
Sun, Apr 12:
E-Waste, Textiles, and Paint Collection With Lower East Side Ecology Center - Queens Botanical Garden
Sat, Apr 18: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical - CM Children's Theatre
Sun, Apr 19: Sunday Science: Reptile Rumble at CSTL - The Center for Science Teaching and Learning
Sun, Apr 26: Branches in Bloom: A Spring Festival Celebrating Arbor Day at Planting Fields Foundation
Sat, May 2: Camp Kenan Open House - Healthy Kids Day
Sat, May 2: Storybook Stroll: Little People Big Dreams by Isabel Sanchez Vergara at Old Westbury Gardens
Sun, May 3: Mother’s Day Plant Sale - Queen's Botanical Garden |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One of the best things about spring is that it turns all of us into treasure hunters. After a long winter, we adults start scanning the world for signs that life is returning: We notice the first mist of green in a forest's understory, the first brave crocus, the first daffodil. If we point out loud, kids catch on quickly, drawn by the thrill of seeking what
winter was hiding even just a few weeks ago, and they're ready to find magic behind every tree. Of course, in our part of North America, spring can be stingy in early April: The calendar may insist it’s here, but the yard is still beige, the trees are still bare, and the only things blooming outside are spreading patches of mud. But there’s no rule that says spring surprises have to come only from Mother Nature! That’s one reason I’m such a fan of egg
hunts. Last year, I wrote an extremely popular step-by-step article showing how to Turn Easter Into a Treasure Hunt, complete with a printable PDF of rhyming clues. It’s right there waiting for you, ready to make you look like a genius with practically zero effort. And if you want to kick it up a notch and invite a crowd, our article Easter Egg Hunts: Tips and Tricks for a Great Party lays out the
strategies for what may be the easiest, fastest, best-bang-for-the-buck kids’ party on Earth. Sure, egg hunts feature prominently in our culture's Easter traditions, but they needn't belong only to Easter, they're a wonderful diversion anytime, in any context. Spring is a season that proves there’s treasure everywhere. Sometimes the universe provides the fun for us. And sometimes we create it ourselves.
—Debra Ross, publisher of
KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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Portledge School in Locust Valley offers an exceptional Pre-Nursery through Grade 12 education on a stunning 62-acre campus. If you want something, you have the power to make it happen: this is the ethos at Portledge School. A robust and accessible selection of course offerings provides Portledge students with opportunities to discover and explore interests beyond the classroom. What makes Portledge unique is how far students are able to expand these opportunities into passions that impact their personal and intellectual curiosity. Discover how Portledge blends tradition with future-readiness. Visit, inquire, or apply today at www.portledge.org.
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Press Play on Summer! 2026 Camp Registration is Open! Your Best Summer is One Click Away! At the YMCA Summer Day Camp, we offer the best of Adventure, Aquatics, Creative Arts, Camp Traditions, Special Activities and Trips, and Summer Learning in a safe and welcoming environment. Step away from the school year, the screens, and the routine — and press play on a summer full of laughter, movement, and magic! Join us for our upcoming open house. REGISTER NOW!
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Spring Break is here, and the adventure continues at Urban Air Lake Grove with extended hours all week long! Enjoy nonstop fun with trampolines, climbing walls, and laser tag—the newest attraction, now open for even more excitement. Hours: Thursday, April 2 - Saturday, April 4: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday, April 5: Closed (Easter) Monday, April 6 – Saturday, April 11: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday, April 12: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Weekly “Jumperoo” sessions for children five and under are cancelled on April 2-3 and April 9-10. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.urbanairlakegrove.com by selecting Buy Tickets.
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7 days to choose from during spring break! Come for one or all! Our camp counselors and kids aged 4-14 will have their days full of skating, arcade play, games, lunch, snack, and craft activities.
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Queens’ Favorite Easter Egg Hunt Join us for a fun-filled spring celebration with Whiskers the Easter Bunny and all his friends at the farm! Families are invited to enjoy a joyful day outdoors filled with laughter, discovery, and classic Easter fun. Get ready for the excitement of our outdoor Easter Egg Hunt, where children search for colorful eggs filled with treasures. The smiles, giggles, and memories made are what Easter at Green Meadows Farm is all about! Be sure to bring your Easter basket and your camera—there’s fun around every corner.
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Hunt for baby marine animal eggs hidden around the museum gallery. Find them all to win an egg prize with a surprise inside!
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Hop on over to Brunch with the Easter Bunny at The Roslyn, Tapestry Collection by Hilton! Indulge in an extensive brunch buffet, Adults enjoy bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys, Take photos with the Easter Bunny, Enjoy children's entertainment, activities & photo booth, Each child receives a special gift from the Easter Bunny, Complimentary parking for all guests.
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Join us for a reading of the classic Peter Rabbit tale, The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt. Afterward, take part in an exciting egg hunt in our Cottage Garden! Perfect for children ages 3 to 6.
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Not Your Typical Easter Egg Hunt! Regular Easter Egg hunts last a matter of minutes, but our Golden Egg Hunt and Scavenger Hunt is happening all day long! Get ready for an egg-citing adventure unlike any other at our farm in Manorville! Join us for a day filled with fun, surprises, and golden opportunities.
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Join us for the 10th Annual Greenport Egg Roll presented by the Greenport Business Improvement District. Bring the family to Mitchell Park in Greenport for a morning of egg hunting and magic! Magic show at 10:30AM, Egg Hunt right after, followed by free carousel rides until 1:30PM!
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Spring Break - Stories, Activities, and Crafts - Grades 1-5. We’re in a sunshine state of mind! Join us for fun stories, activities, and crafts that explore the joys of springtime. Come for just one day or come for them all! Visit our website for details about each day’s activities.
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech! Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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- Nature Festival – Center For Science Teaching And Learning, 1450 Tanglewood Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570, Friday, April 3, 2026 and Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9 am - 4 pm
- 10th Annual Greenport Egg Roll – Greenport Village Hall, 236 3rd St, Greenport, NY 11944, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10:30AM - 1:30PM
- Free
spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Long Island – Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, Saturday, April 4, 2026, See link for times
- Pancakes with the Easter Bunny – Blaze Church, Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Spring has Sprung Wildlife Walk - Springfield Park – Springfield Boulevard & 146th Avenue, Queens, NY, Sunday, April 5, 2026, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Long Island area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more.
Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Long Island area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the
schools.
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure on Long Island? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a
spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Long Island area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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2025's Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Long Island Area, as voted by thousands of parents! Our Top 20 results page includes a list of your top picks, including winners in special categories like Top Arts Educator, Top Sports Educator, and Top STEM
Educator!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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